Question 1

Where is the State Tournament being held in 2027?

Accepted Answer

New York State Fairgrounds (for Problems 4&5)581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13209Onondaga Community College (for Problems 1,2,3 and all Spontaneous)4585 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215

Question 2

Where are the long-term performance sites?

Accepted Answer

Problem 1: Div I				Coulter Hall, OCCProblem 1: Div 2/3			Academic Building II, OCCProblem 2: Div 1, Div 2/3		Mahwinney Hall, OCCProblem 3: Div 1, Div 2		Academic Building II, OCCProblem 3: Div 3			Storer Auditorium, OCC​Problem 4 Div I , Div 2/3		Center of Progress, NYS FairgroundsProblem 5: Div I, Div 2, Div	3	Arts & Home Building, NYS FairgroundsCheck out the Venues page

Question 3

What time are the venues open?

Accepted Answer

Both the Fairgrounds and Onondaga Community College will be open from 7:00am.For Problem 4 the Weigh-In Site in the Center of Progress building will open at 7:00 am, but teams performing in the afternoon should not report to weigh in prior to 11:00am, because priority in the queue is given to teams closest to their performance time.

Question 4

Where is Spontaneous being held?

Accepted Answer

Spontaneous is being held at Onondaga Community College (OCC)Registration is on the 3rd floor of Mahwinney Hall​Note: Only one coach and the team should go to Spontaneous Registration. Additional coaches and supporters should not accompany the team. Supporters should not to make noise or celebrate loudly as the teams exit spontaneous as this can interfere with other teams competing inside.

Question 5

What do I need to know about the Shuttle Bus to OCC?

Accepted Answer

There is lots of parking at Onondaga Community College (OCC).Three shuttle buses will be running every half-hour in a loop from the Fairgrounds to OCC and back again.All teams doing long term at the Fairgrounds can take the shuttle (a 20-minute ride) to get to Spontaneous.The bus can be caught at Bus Stop 2 on the corner of the Arts and Home building at the Fairgrounds.

Question 6

Are there Team Hotels, and are there any special rates?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NYSOMA has reserved a block of rooms and several Syracuse hotels, with special rates available till various cut-off dates in March. Check out the Team Hotels page for details.

Question 7

What are Team Shout Outs and how do we get one?

Accepted Answer

This year we are doing something special again!

We have a giant mobile LED screen which will be displaying photos and messages to the teams in the Micron Center of Progress throughout the day. Coaches and supporters can submit a Shout-On online at the following page: 
www.nyodyssey.org/shout-outs-submit

Question 8

Where is Lost and Found?

Accepted Answer

Please hand in any found items to the Information Booth located in the Center of Progress Building or to sales & activities in the Student Center at OCC. Items will be taken to the Awards Ceremony at the Micron Center of Progress so that they can be retrieved by their rightful owners.Items not claimed by the end of awards will be held at the Security Office at the Fairgrounds. It is the responsibility of the owner to contact Security at 315-728-4486 to retrieve.

Question 9

How can we nominate somebody for an OMER Award?

Accepted Answer

You can submit the on-line submission form here, or by scanning the appropriate QR code posted around the venues.

All OMER nominations will be reviewed by a Special Awards Committee and, if awarded, will be announced during the Awards Ceremony.

Question 10

How do I know who has received a NYSOMA Scholarship?

Accepted Answer

Successful individuals and teams whose submissions were judged worthy by the Scholarship Committee will be contacted prior to State Finals and be invited to attend on March 21st (if they aren't already competing). Awardees will be announced and a brief clip of their winning videos will be played on the giant LED Screen during the Awards. All honorees will be presented with a check to help with college expenses. Later the winning submitted videos will be featured on the nyodysey.org web page.

Question 11

When will the Tournament Schedule be published?

Accepted Answer

The draft schedule will be posted here by March 9th sometime in the evening (or before if possible).Schedule change requests must be submitted by Thursday March 11th at noon.After 12 noon on Friday March 12 the schedule will be final, and no further changes will be made.